Canadian Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine and sugar together until light. Add egg and milk. Stir until well blended. Sift flour a second time with baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
2. 2
   Add enough of the flour mixture to the butter-sugar mixture to make a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
3. 3
   Turn onto a lightly floured surface and roll into 1/3-inch thick and cut with doughnut cutter.
4. 4
   In a deep skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil or Crisco to 365°.
5. 5
   Fry doughnuts until golden brown on both sides, do not crowd.
6. 6
   Drain on absorbent paper and dust with powdered sugar or granulated sugar.
7. 7
   Makes 2 dozen.